“I was talking with an old chap I know. We started talking about poppies”
Talking Of Times Past
Orkney Remembers
On Remembrance Sunday, November 8th 2020, Orkney remembered all those who had suffered and died as a result of war and conflict.
Reflecting on War Through Music #iPlay4Peace
“It was fantastic to see the education pack in use and how well the pupils responded to it”
Poppies of Different Colours for Remembrance
Nowadays you may see people wearing different colours of poppies symbolising the wider effects of war.
#Armistice100 Around Scotland: Linlithgow
“History might as well be water, chastising this shore;
for we learn nothing from your endless sacrifice. ” Carol Ann Duffy ‘Wound in Time
Looking Back With Noel Donaldson
Noel Donaldson’s images from last year’s ceramic poppy display and rehearsals around events taking place.
Poetry Corner: The War Vet
“Emotions pushed just so far back/ for fear his friends should see him crack;”
Noel Donaldson: “Never Such Innocence Again”
“Never such innocence,/Never before or since,”
Poppies of Different Colours for Remembrance
Nowadays you may see people wearing different colours of poppies symbolising the wider effects of war.
